Development Coordinator - Kintsugi Village

Detroit, United States | Posted on 09/16/2026

Kintsugi Village is a gathering place in Detroit designed to bring people together through learning, creativity and shared experiences. Inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi — repairing broken pottery with gold — the Village is rooted in the belief that connection, belonging and meaningful experiences can help people grow and transform.

We are building Kintsugi Village with an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong culture and a deeply personal approach to relationships.

We are looking for an exceptionally organized, warm and responsive Development Coordinator to support our fundraising and donor engagement efforts.

This is not primarily a frontline fundraising or grant-writing position. Our founders and senior leadership take the lead in building relationships with donors, foundations and community partners. The Development Coordinator makes sure those relationships are supported exceptionally well — that information is organized, commitments are tracked, follow-up happens quickly and every interaction reflects the warmth and hospitality of Kintsugi Village.

The right person will enjoy being the person who keeps things moving. They notice details, anticipate what needs to happen next and take pride in making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

• Coordinate timely, thoughtful follow-up with donors, prospective donors, foundations and other partners.
• Track conversations, commitments, next steps and important relationship milestones.
• Prepare acknowledgment letters, thank-you notes and other donor communications.
• Help ensure that every donor and prospective donor receives a personal, responsive and welcoming experience.
• Maintain a system for regular donor touches and help identify when relationships need attention.
• Support stewardship activities throughout the year, not simply when a gift is being requested.

• Manage and maintain the donor database, ensuring information is accurate, current and useful.
• Enter gifts, contacts, notes and other relationship information promptly.
• Maintain prospect lists, donor histories, contact reports and fundraising activity.
• Track proposals, grants, reporting deadlines, pledges and other commitments.
• Produce simple reports and dashboards that help leadership understand fundraising activity, upcoming priorities and next steps.
• Help maintain an organized development calendar so deadlines and opportunities are anticipated rather than discovered at the last minute.

• Prepare background materials and briefing notes before donor and foundation meetings.
• Help research prospective donors, foundations and partners.
• Attend selected development meetings to capture notes, commitments and next steps.
• Turn conversations into action by assigning and tracking follow-up immediately after meetings.
• Draft correspondence, proposals and other materials as needed, working closely with leadership on content and tone.
• Help leadership stay focused on relationships by handling the organization and administration behind them.

• Help coordinate donor visits, tours, small gatherings and special events.
• Make sure guests feel expected and welcomed from the moment they arrive.
• Coordinate invitations, RSVPs, materials and follow-up.
• Work across the Kintsugi Village team to create thoughtful, personal experiences for donors and guests.
• Coordinate volunteers across all areas of Kintsugi Village, including the school, garden, arts, culinary programs, events and community experiences.
• Develop and maintain simple systems for volunteer recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, communication and tracking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, making sure they know where they are needed, what is expected and how they can contribute.
• Work with program and team leaders to anticipate volunteer needs and proactively recruit and schedule support.
• Welcome and orient new volunteers, helping them feel connected to the Village and confident in their role.
• Create a warm, organized and meaningful volunteer experience through thoughtful communication, recognition and follow-up.
• Track volunteer participation, interests and engagement and identify opportunities to deepen relationships and involve volunteers more fully in the Village.

Above all, we're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting people and relationships.

The ideal…